Ring in the new year with some “good luck” black-eyed peas just served up a little differently.

This hummus gives regular black-eyed peas a twist by turning them into a smoky hummus. I threw in some Greek yogurt to add a little more creaminess and added a twist of flavor by using cashew butter. Tahini or a little creamy peanut butter could also work. But, the cashew butter gave it a more robust flavor that I was looking for.

This hummus is incredibly easy to make; just throw it in a blender and you’re good to go.

Recipe: Smoky Black-eyed Pea Hummus

By: Megabeth

Summary: Not your typical black-eyed peas

Ingredients

2 14.5 ounce cans black-eyed peas

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup warm water

2 garlic cloves

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 ½ teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 Tablespoon Cholula hotsauce (or Tabasco)

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

2 Tablespoons cashew butter

2 Tablespoons Greek Yogurt

Instructions

Put all ingredients, except for olive and water in blender.

Blend until smooth – about 2 minutes.
Slowly add olive oil while the blender is on to incorporate into hummus.
Add water until desired consistency is achieved.
Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.